2 Mumbai-Bound Vistara Flights Diverted to Ahmedabad Due to Bad Weather; IMD Issues Rain Alert

Mumbai: Amid rain alerts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai-bound Vistara flights from Amritsar and Delhi respectively, has been diverted to Ahmedabad due to bad weather at the Mumbai Airport.

The information about the same has been given by the Vistara Airlines. 

Mumbai-Bound Vistara Flight From Amritsar Diverted to Ahmedabad

In an official statement, Vistara has said, “Flight UK696 from Amritsar to Mumbai (ATQ-BOM) has been diverted to Ahmedabad (AMD) due to bad weather at Mumbai airport.”

The statement by the airline further read, “The flight is expected to arrive in Ahmedabad (AMD) at 12.15 hours.”

Vistara Flight from Delhi to Mumbai Diverted to Ahmedabad Due To Bad Weather

Vistara's statement reads, “Flight UK963 from Delhi to Mumbai (DEL-BOM) has been diverted to Ahmedabad (AMD) due to bad weather at Mumbai airport and is expected to arrive in Ahmedabad (AMD) at 1245 hours. Please stay tuned for further updates.”

Mumbai Rains: IMD Issues Alert

Mumbai is under an orange alert with forecasts of heavy to very heavy rainfall in certain areas. Similarly, Thane and Palghar districts face an orange alert, while Raigad district is on red alert, anticipating heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated instances of extremely heavy rain.

Mumbai and its metropolitan region were hit by heavy rains on July 20, causing waterlogging in several areas. The Andheri Subway was temporarily closed due to flooding.

While local trains remained on track, BEST bus routes were diverted due to the bad weather and several low-lying areas of the city remained waterlogged.

High Tide Expected at 11:18 PM in Mumbai

A high tide of 3.66 metres is expected at 11.18 pm, a weather official said.

The city received 91 mm rainfall in the 24-hour period ending 8 am on Saturday, while its eastern and western suburbs recorded 87 mm and 93 mm rainfall respectively, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.